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Donations to help abducted dog recover
A West Highland Terrior who survived an abduction from his Manassas, Va., home has a badly injured from his ordeal. And donations have flooded in to help pay for his needed surgery.
Capital Bikeshare sets new ridership record
Capital Bikeshare set a new record Friday. The red bikes were checked out more than 10,100 times - the most rides ever on a weekday.
Abortion-rights group, Dems rally at GOP gathering
Few dozen Democrats, pink-clad abortion-rights activists picket in rain outside GOP convention
Another weekend of HOV closures on I-95 in Va.
The Virginia Department of Transportation again plans closures of the HOV lanes on Interstate 95 in northern Virginia.
Orb goes for 2nd leg of Triple Crown
The second leg of horse racing's Triple Crown leaves the starting gate this afternoon in Maryland and the trainer for Kentucky Derby winner Orb says he thinks his horse is ready.
Baffert brings a longshot to the Preakness
Bob Baffert would settle for a competitive effort from Govenor Charlie in the Preakness Stakes on Saturday.
Teen maces fellow student at Ballou High School
A student at Ballou High School in Southeast D.C. maced a peer on Friday afternoon in an incident school officials believe was a result of a previous neighborhood dispute, WJLA-TV reports.
Weather forecast remains uncertain with patterns in flux
Will the threat of showers mean a weekend washout, or will the D.C. region capture a bit of sunshine and milder air before Monday arrives?
Purple Line will rely on federal, private funding
Customers will soon pay more at the pump in Maryland, thanks to a new gas tax. But even that won't raise enough money for one project.
3 Pr. George's men arrested in burglaries
Prince George's County police say they've arrested three men in connection with more than 50 burglaries, including one that resulted in a loss of nearly $70,000.
Tracy's HR in 10th lifts Nats over Padres 6-5
LaRoche homers twice and Tracy's pinch-hit shot in 10th lifts Nationals to 6-5 win over Padres
Orioles comes up short in 12-10 loss to Rays
Baltimore's hitters staged an improbable comeback Friday night.They just couldn't pull the Orioles all the way out of the big hole their pitchers put them in.
Johnson powers Rays to 12-10 win over Orioles
Kelly Johnson hits 3-run homer as Tampa Bay Rays top slumping Baltimore Orioles 12-10
K-State adds F Bolden from Georgetown
Kansas State says sophomore forward Brandon Bolden is joining the Wildcats after leaving Georgetown.
Police: Md. trio that robbed more than 50 homes arrested
Three suspects have been arrested in Prince George's County for a string of more than 50 burglaries since December 2012, officials say.




